English as a Second Language

English as a second language

If English is not your first language, you are not alone. DVC offers many English
as a second language (ESL) classes to help you with your English speaking, reading,
and writing skills. By successfully completing these classes, you will be on the right
path to enroll in a DVC program or transfer to a four-year university.

A certificate in ESL can be used to show your educational success and dedication to potential employers,
scholarship committees, and college admissions.

In order to take these courses, you must first complete the ESL assessmentto learn your current skill level and course placement.